The No. 10 Virginia men’s soccer team continued its woes against Clemson Friday night, as the Cavaliers dropped their third consecutive match against the Tigers, 2-1.
The loss halted Virginia’s (8-4-1, 3-2-1 ACC) recent four-match win streak and ended a span of 387 minutes in which the Cavaliers had not allowed a goal, dating back to their Sept. 30 match against James Madison. It marked only the second time this season in which Virginia conceded multiple goals.
Clemson (7-6, 4-2 ACC) began the scoring in the 37th minute when senior midfielder Manolo Sanchez ripped in a deflected shot into an open net. Sophomore forward Austen Burnikel extended the Tigers’ lead to two in the 68th minute after knocking in a cross from just seven yards out.
The Cavaliers cut the deficit to one in the 81st minute when sophomore forward Sam Hayward crossed a ball into the box to senior midfielder Eric Bird, who shot and scored his team-high fourth goal of the season.
Virginia nearly evened the match in the 86th minute when senior midfielder Ryan Zinkhan sent the ball into the net, but a Cavalier foul moments before the shot negated the goal.
Each team took 11 shots. Clemson held a 6-4 advantage in shots on goal and a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks. Senior goalkeeper Calle Brown recorded three saves for Virginia.
The Cavaliers will play their final midweek game of the regular season Tuesday night against Radford. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Klöckner Stadium.
—compiled by Robert Elder
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